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TROY – The eastern edge of Spencer County could become home to the state’s largest solar-power project to date, if pieces fall together correctly. Justin Wolf, a project developer for Orion Renewables, approached the Spencer County Council at their Tuesday, Sept. 19 meeting to outline the proposed project, which would lie between the community of Troy and New Boston, east along Indiana 545.

CANNELTON – A graduation clock outside the offices of Cannelton High School gives precedence to the overall mission of those entrusted with educating the children who attend the city’s schools. The emphasis isn’t always about what the state says makes well-rounded students, but it’s an individual principle, one that balances modern academics to basic workplace skills.

PERRY COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation Community Crossings funding totaling nearly $1.4 million will help repave county roads and streets in Tell City and Troy in the coming year.

Gov. Eric Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness, during a stop in Jasper Wednesday, announced that 396 Indiana cities, towns and counties will receive a combined $150 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative.

TELL CITY – While there are no full-time vacancies within the city’s police department, Chief Derrick Lawalin wants to be prepared when the time comes to fill any open positions for patrol officers.

He obtained approval from the city’s board of public works and safety to begin a hiring process this fall. The department is accepting resumes and officers will begin their review of applications later in the year.

Michelle Galey and Ernie Wallace of Tell City announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The couple will exchange vows in a private double-ring ceremony at 3 p.m. Nov. 4, 2017, at the Bristow Community Center. A reception will start at 4.

Formal invitations have been sent via mail and social media.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dave and Teresa Dauby and Robbie Gayer and the late Brian Gayer of Tell City. She is a 1991 graduate of Perry Central High School and is employed at Cinderella’s in Tell City.

FULDA – The Fulda Sportsman Club will host a euchre tournament on Saturday, Sept. 30. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7. All times are CST. Food and drinks will be provided and prizes awarded. The public is invited to attend.

TELL CITY—Rachel Malone had 28 assists and served 26 points as Tell City beat Crawford County 25-4, 25-12, 25-15 in volleyball Wednesday.
Seven of the points Malone served were aces. Caiti Teague added four aces and Morgan Schuetter and Kammie Jo Hayes each had three.
Teague served 15 points.
Malone got her 1,000th career assist in the second set of the match.
She ranks in Tell City’s top three in that department despite missing half of her sophomore and junior seasons with torn anterior cruciate ligaments.